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• Reader’s Lenten Recipe: Linguine alla Puttanesca

  Published March 1, 2012

  The first Lenten recipe this year comes from Penny Ortolano of St. Benedict Church in Duluth, who sent in one for a linguine sauce “put together by my husband’s cousin, Henry Carrone, who takes great pleasure in cooking, especially Italian food.” She likes how easy it is to put together based on ingredients commonly found […] Full Story

• Cristo Rey School Plans Gain Momentum In Atlanta

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
  Published March 1, 2012

  The Cristo Rey Network opened 24 independent Catholic high schools for underprivileged urban youth in its first decade and aims to duplicate that in the next, emboldened by its success serving low-income families with its rigorous college preparatory curriculum. And an Atlanta feasibility study board now is completing groundwork and forges ahead with plans to […] Full Story

• Sophia Academy Seeks Catholic Identity With Marist Aid

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published March 1, 2012

  Sophia Academy, founded by a Catholic, Marie Corrigan, 13 years ago to meet the learning needs of one of her daughters, has affiliated with the Society of Mary and is seeking to attain designation as an independent Catholic school. The school on Dresden Drive, Atlanta, opened in 1999 as the first Christian school here to […] Full Story

• Lenten Ashes Offered At Atlanta Airport

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 1, 2012

  Travelers towing roller bags, military service members, along with pilots and flight attendants came to the Interfaith Chapel at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at the start of Lent to receive a smudge of ashes. Katie Hughes heard over the loudspeaker that ashes were available. Hughes and her two small children were sitting at their gate […]

• 2012 St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Planned

  Published March 1, 2012

  Mass, live music and the 130th annual parade headline the 2012 St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, sponsored by Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Inc. Events begin on Saturday, March 10, with the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta Black Tie Ball, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Druid Hills Golf Club, Atlanta. […] Full Story

• Catholic Foundation Announces Latest Grants

  Published March 1, 2012

  According to Michael J. Keough, board chairman, the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia approved 37 grants totaling $100,000 for their Fall 2011 cycle. These grants will support a variety of causes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The following 27 grants came from the general grants program, which is funded by the foundation’s general, Goizueta, and […]

• Young Adult Lent Series ‘Holy Grounds’ Underway

  Published March 1, 2012

  The Office of Formation and Discipleship of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is sponsoring its annual Holy Grounds Lenten coffeehouse at different locations throughout the archdiocese on Wednesday nights during Lent. The series for single and married persons in their 20s and 30s begins each week with Mass, followed by a light Lenten dinner and a […] Full Story

• Author’s Visit A Highlight Of Black History Month

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published March 1, 2012

  St. Thomas More School, Decatur, celebrated Black History Month during the month of February. This year’s theme was “STM—Embracing Diversity.” Some of the events that took place during the celebratory month included a dance presentation by the DeKalb School of the Arts, a performance by the Amazing Grace Liturgical Dancers from Our Lady of Lourdes […]

• Men Invited To Reflect On Their ‘Yes’ And ‘No’

  Published March 1, 2012

  A time for men to step back for a few hours and reflect on their faith: that’s what the men envision who are planning the 2012 Blessed Trinity and Marist Morning of Reflection for Dads/Men. The event, Saturday, March 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is offered for fathers, grandfathers, alumni and friends of […]

• Elect, Candidates Reflect God’s Faithfulness, Archbishop Gregory Says At Rite Of Election

  By STEPHEN O'KANE and ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writers
  Published March 1, 2012

  Just like the rainbow signifying God’s promise to Noah that water would never destroy the earth again, the nearly 2,000 people preparing to enter the Church this Easter are a beautiful reflection of the fidelity of God, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said. Referring to the day’s reading from Genesis, Archbishop Gregory welcomed the “rainbow assembly” […]

• Aquinas Center To Host Noted Dominican Leader

  Published February 16, 2012

  Emory University’s Aquinas Center of Theology is marking its 25th anniversary with an internationally known Catholic religious leader, author and theologian. Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe will speak at the university’s Glenn Memorial Hall. He is scheduled to talk about “The Christian Imagination and the Contemporary Search for Wisdom” on Wednesday, March 28, starting at 7:30 […] Full Story

• Catholic Schools Honor Their Top Employees

  Published February 16, 2012

  Educators and employees of the archdiocesan and independent Catholic schools around the metro Atlanta area gathered for the fifth annual Education Banquet on Feb. 4 at the Marriott Atlanta Perimeter Center. The banquet is the traditional closing to the celebration of Catholic Schools Week in the Atlanta Archdiocese, which this year had the theme of […]

• Ecumenical Events Build Local Catholic-Orthodox Ties

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published February 16, 2012

  The spiritual leaders of Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox in metropolitan Atlanta came together Jan. 24 for an ecumenical service at Holy Spirit Church, the seventh time since 2009 the two faith communities’ local leaders, clergy and lay people have held such gatherings of prayer and shared concerns. “We are called to gather in (God’s) […]

• Georgia Laity Join Bishops At Capitol ‘Catholic Day’

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published February 16, 2012

  Georgia Catholics made their presence known to the state’s legislative bodies during the 2012 Catholic Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb 7. The event provided Catholics from the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah the opportunity to observe sessions in the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate, to speak with their legislators […]

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  Published February 16, 2012

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. He has confirmed the recommendation of Bishop Jacob Angadiath, of the St. Thomas Syro-Catholic Diocese of Chicago, and confirmed Father Dominic Joseph as pastor at Holy Family Syro-Malabar Knanaya Church, Loganville, effective Jan. 26. He will reside at St. Patrick Church, Norcross. Father […]

• Deacon Assignments

  Published February 16, 2012

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in deacon assignments. Deacon Michael T. Byrne has been assigned as chaplain to the St. Thomas More Society, effective Feb. 6. Deacon William Garrett has been assigned as chaplain to Catholic Charities Atlanta, effective Feb. 6. Deacon Robert Hauert has been assigned to represent the Archdiocese […]

• SJN Teacher Brings Culture, Language To Classroom

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published February 16, 2012

  The Spanish class at St. John Neumann School is about much more than learning vocabulary and conjugating verbs. Spanish teacher Elibeth Torres strongly believes that all people belong to the family of God and strives to incorporate this truth into her lessons. By blending cultural information, educational lessons and religion, Torres shares her Puerto Rican […]

• Holy Spirit Prep Teacher Uses Music To ‘Thank God’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 16, 2012

  Rosemary Thomasberger teaches music and the performing arts to inspire her young students to experience “the joy and an appreciation for what God has given us.” She wants the youngsters in the Holy Spirit Preparatory Lower School program “to see beauty in music and in the arts” as they grow in life and faith. A […]

• ‘Original’ Holy Redeemer Teacher Adds International Slant

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 16, 2012

  Toni Trevisan believes a good student needs to do more than just get good grades. As a moderator of the school’s National Junior Honor Society, she encourages students to help senior citizens, feed the hungry, tutor younger students. Trevisan is one of the remaining original teachers of the Holy Redeemer School. For her involvement inside […]

• Alabama Physician-Deacon To Speak At CMA Event

  Published February 16, 2012

  The Atlanta Guild of the Catholic Medical Association is sponsoring its 17th annual program on Saturday, March 10, at Mary Our Queen Church, 6260 The Corners Parkway, Norcross. The program will begin with the 5 p.m. vigil Mass with the parish. Mass will be followed by the guild’s annual banquet and program in Kiernan Hall. […]